Pharmacy

Summary

Pharmacy is a science and technique of preparing, researching, and distributing medicinal drugs. A career in pharmacy will instruct you to work on preparing medicines, and recommend dosages that patients should receive so that they can recover from their illness and remain healthy. Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who are responsible for ensuring that people derive maximum therapeutic benefit from their medicinal treatment.

Pharmacists work as community pharmacists in a medical store, or pharmacy, or as a druggist. They may also explore options in a hospital pharmacy. Many pharmacists practice clinical pharmacy, contributing towards drug research, providing drug and poison information etc.

Pharmacists can work in the Drug Control Department, Clinical Research Organizations (CRO’s) which can offer ample job opportunities for pharmacists in quality assurance, data management, bio-analytical services, and report writing etc.

How to Pursue a Career in Pharmacy

Stream

Graduation

After Graduation

After Post Graduation

Path 1

Class XII with science stream Any combination from PCB/PCM/PCBM

Pursue Bachelors in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) for 3 years

Pursue Masters in Pharmacy (M.Pharm) for 2 years
OR
Pursue Doctor of Pharmacy (Post- Baccalaureate) for 6 years

Pursue PhD. In Pharmacy

Path 2

Class XII with science stream Any combination from PCB/PCM/PCBM

Pursue Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) for 2 years
You can get a lateral entry to Bachelors in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) 2nd year on the basis of merit.

Pursue Doctor of Pharmacy (Post- Baccalaureate) for 6 years
OR
Pursue Masters in Pharmacy (M.Pharm) for 2 years if you have got later entry from Diploma to Bachelors in Pharmacy

Pursue PhD. In Pharmacy

Path 3

Class XII with science stream Any combination from PCB/PCM/PCBM

Pursue Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) for 6 years

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Important Facts

Must have passed class 12th or Senior Secondary Examination with at least 50% marks including English

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